Lack of drinking water is one problem that we are all aware of, but due to the overuse of groundwater and natural water bodies, there’s a scarcity of water even for construction purposes. Did you know that, on average, the building construction utilizes 2800 liters of water per square meter?
Apartments, buildings, and all kinds of medium to large-scale man-made
infrastructures are designed to last for decades if not centuries. Building them
requires 10s of millions of liters of water, and over their entire lifetime, they
might consume even more water than they initially demanded.
While building a new building, or retrofitting an older one it’s difficult to disturb the ground floor area. But most of these buildings have enough space on the terrace for a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Bengaluru faces a shortage of water as the natural resources of water are rapidly declining. According to the Economic Times, Bengaluru has lost 79% of its water bodies in the past four decades. The challenge is no longer in the future, but it’s happening right now on a day-to-day basis.
Across the globe, primarily in urban centers, an ongoing struggle is underway against environmental deterioration stemming from the effects of climate change. Urban expansion shows no signs of slowing, consumption rates remain unabated, and demands continue to surge, all while urbanization persists. If this trajectory endures, where might we find ourselves in a quarter-century?
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concept of net zero has gained significant traction and importance. With climate change becoming a pressing global concern, organizations across various industries are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and embracing sustainable practices. Achieving net zero status has become a paramount goal for companies worldwide, but the question remains: Is your organization truly ready for net zero?
The ‘Environment’ is the abode where we all live and relies heavily on human actions. ‘Development’ is what we humans do in an attempt to advance our abode. The two are deeply interlinked by a cause-and-effect relationship. ‘Sustainable Development is that which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs’. This statement encompasses two main concepts of ‘needs’ and ‘limitations’.